Jones County cotton acreage to plant near normal despite weather
Jones County farmers expect to plant about 90 percent of allotted cotton acreage amid dry early spring and heavy recent rains. Disaster payments available for fields failing to establish a stand, with average yields around 397 pounds per acre and payments tied to 127 cents per pound.
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Jones County
Brad Rowland
Rowland
Texas
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
U.S
Georgia
Carolinas
Austin doctors celebrate malpractice reform passage
In Austin doctors eased by new laws on malpractice costs amid threats of slowdown protests. Texas lawmakers created a Medical Professional Liability Study Commission chaired by W Page Keeton, with a $300000 pool for policies and a two year filing limit. Briscoe to decide which acts to sign by June 22. one measure to cap claims at 500000 failed.
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Austin
Texas Medical Association
House of Delegates
Dolph Briscoe
University of Texas Law School
W Page Keeton
Medical Professional Liability Study Commission
State Board of Insurance
House of Representatives
State Railroad Commission
School Finance and Utilities
Bob Bullock
Briscoe
Malpractice, Teaching, and Insurance Worries from J A
The Old Philosopher on Paint Creek questions malpractice insurance and proposes purging malpracticing doctors and malteaching teachers. He notes doctors strike in cities over costs, laments teacher certification lapses, and asks where to buy insurance against higher premiums.
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Johnson Grass
Paint Creek
J.A
Heart Fund Seeks Donations in Jones County Drive
The American Heart Fund gains from letters sent to Jones County Rural Route Box holders signed by the presidents of Hamlin F and M National Bank and First National Banks of Anson and Stamford urging gifts. Donations mailed to Mrs. Joe B. Sosebee Anson 79501 with a breakdown to research education and services. A total of 784.95 had been turned in to the fund this past week.
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American Heart Fund
Jones County
Hamlin F&m National Bank
First National Banks
Anson and
Stamford
Heart Fund
Joe B. Sosebee
1732 Avenue H
Anson
Heart
Insurance suit filed by Ranger and Trevino
The Ranger Insurance Company and Adam P. Trevino file a civil action for compensation. Thelma Louise Aguero and Basilio Aguero seek a divorce in a separate filing.
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Ranger Insurance Company
Adam P. Trevino
Thelma Louise Aguero
Basilio Aguero
Stamford Pioneers on Parade and Staff Moves
Former Stamford Bulldog Larry Dippel is hired as assistant football coach at Stamford High School replacing Don Edwards who resigned. Mary Ellen Osment to sponsor the 35th Texas Cowboy Reunion. Chuck Brownfield wins the 16th Anson Invitational Golf title. Two area FFA members win honors at Midland Area II Convention. Mrs David Cobb earns a teaching master’s degree. Lex Gillean graduates in physical therapy. Lula Haywood Grant awarded to Judith Moritz at TCU. Exercises held at Moody Civic Center.
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Stamford American
Larry Dippel
Stamford
Stamford High School
Don Edwards
Mary Ellen Osment
Chuck Brownfield
Jim Featherston
Snyder
Greenhand
Area IL
David Cobb
Gaylan Gillean
Texas Tech
Lex Gillean
Texas University Medical Branch
Galveston
Moody Civic Center
Judith Moritz
Lula Haywood
Texas Christian University
Pioneers Parade Highlight 20th Anniversary Convention
Stamford American notes B and P W members attended a convention marking a 20 year milestone. The report lists delegates from local groups gathered in Stamford for joint events at the national gathering.
Delinquent Tax Suits Filed in Anson and Nearby Areas
Anson shows delinquent tax suits filed against ten property owners with taxes dating back to 1952. Suits include other taxing entities such as school districts and water districts. Defendants include Rufus Parks, Raymond Samuels, Gerry A Locke and others in Anson and surrounding areas.
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Jones County
Anson
Rufus Parks
Raymond Samuels
Gerry A. Locke
W. L. Kirby
Local CB Club names new secretary treasurer
Hustler's C B Club met May 19 in the Stamford Lions Club Building due to a resignation the office of secretary treasurer had to be filled Linda Jones of Albany and Diana Moore of Stamford were elected for the remaining terms A door prize was given and refreshments served Members urged to attend regular monthly meetings and all visitors are welcomed The club meets the third Monday of each month at 8 pm in the Stamford Lions Club Building
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Hustler
C.B
Stamford Lion's Club
Linda Jones
Albany
Diana Moore
Stamford
Stamford Lions Club
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Bill Gay
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Beth Winter
Lilla Hetlin
Dudley Dunkin
Irene Stewart
Rebecca
Deborah Ball
Paris
L. W. Barron
Barron
Bricksdahl
Frank Reyes
A. O. Hicks
Bill Fox
the Red Fox
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Timber Trail Riders
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Upshaw
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